What's Inside The Paperchase Stationery Advent Calendar?

Unless you've been living under a rock recently, I'm sure you'll have heard of the Paperchase Stationery Advent Calendar. Out of stock for ages, I finally managed to get my hands on one just a few weeks before the start of December. And I knew straight away I wanted to blog about the advent calendar, and tell you what was in it and whether I thought it was any good. So read on, if that's your kind of thing. If not, come back Sunday for a new blog post!

My Word For 2019!

For the last few years, I've been setting myself a word for the year ahead. Why? Because keeping just one word in my mind and trying to live by that throughout the year is just a really good idea, in my opinion. Last year's word was...BETTER. And I think I did do better last year. I worked on my mental health with therapy. I improved my relationship, I worked harder on my blog, and did well in my day job (even getting a pay rise!) So, yes. I think I did do better last year. And now it's time to set myself a new word for 2019. And that word is...

2019 Resolutions!

Okay, I can't quite believe we're here already. But it's that time again. Time to set some New Year's Resolutions. 2019. Eek. How did that happen?! Swear to god, I blinked and missed 2018. Anyone else? Anyway, here we are, in 2019. And I've got some personal and blog related goals in mind for the year ahead. Let's take a look at them, shall we? 

What I Got For Christmas!

I'm well aware I shouldn't have to start my post with this little disclaimer, but I like to. I don't want this post to come across as though I'm bragging. I'm extremely grateful for all the lovely gifts I received from family and friends this Christmas, and I know I'm a very lucky girl! So please, just take this post for what it is. A nosy into what Christmas presents I received. And if you don't like posts like this? Come back tomorrow for something different! 

The first presents I opened were from my bestie Steph. And as you can tell, she knows me so well! From left to right, back to front; Disney Bows & Whiskers Bath Milk, Unicorn Stickers, Maltesers Teasers, Unicorn Keyring, and Unicorn Mug. The Aristocats, baths, stickers, unicorns, chocolates; these are a few of my favourite things!

My Favourite Books Read In 2018!

2018 saw me read some fantastic books. And today I'm going to share them with you. So without further preamble, here are my favourite books read in 2018. 

I started the year with a festive read...one that turned out be totally gripping and immersive. I read this in a matter of hours, I just could not put it down. 

"It looks like a regular advent calendar.

Until DC Becky Greene starts opening doors...and discovers a crime scene behind almost every one.

The police hope it's a prank. Because if it isn't, a murderer has just surfaced - someone who's been killing for twenty years.

But why now? And why has he sent it to this police station?

As the country relaxes into festive cheer, Greene and DS Eddie Carmine must race against time to catch the killer. Because there are four doors left, and four murders will fill them...

It's shaping up to be a deadly little Christmas."

2018 was the year...

Get used to the wrap-up posts, guys. I've got quite a few coming over this week and next. From bookish to lifestyle, there's sure to be something to suit everyone. But today's post is focusing on my highlights from 2018. And without further ado, here they are. (Psst! Here's my 2017 recap, if you haven't read it yet!)

I started getting my nails done monthly. It started when the nail salon who did mine, and my bridesmaid's, nails for our wedding put a call out for people to have a set of nails done for half the price for practice and their portfolio. I put myself forward and once I'd had my first set (above)? I was hooked! 

Life Lessons From 2018

First blog post of 2019, baby! Not sure why I'm so excited about that, to be honest, but I am. So, 2018 happened. And it may not have been the most exciting, thrilling, brilliant year for any of us. Brexit anyone? But there's always lessons to be learned from every year. And today I wanted to share with you the life lessons 2018 taught me.